Airport Operations Resume After MiG-29K Crashes in Goa
The under-trainee pilot managed to eject to safety.
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|(Photo Courtesy: Indian Navy)
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An Indian Navy MiG-29k aircraft burst into flames after it veered off the runway and crashed while a trainee pilot attempted to take off at the Naval Air Station, INS Hansa, in Goa. The Indian Navy spokesperson told reporters that the fire inside the MiG-29k aircraft has been completely extinguished and the aircraft has been rendered safe after removal of the fuel onboard.
A MiG 29K aircraft with under-trainee pilot goes off runway while taking off at Goa airport. Pilot ejects to safety. Fire on aircraft being extinguished.
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Three planes were diverted at the Dabolim (Goa) airport due to the incident on 3 January.
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